Potato salad triggers memories of family gatherings, picnics at the park, and outdoor fun. You've probably made the same recipe for ages with the dressing being a combination of mayonnaise and mustard. While delicious in its own right, potato salad is one of those dishes that allows for experimentation. You can play around with the additional ingredients added to the salad or swap out the creamy dressing for a light vinaigrette or pesto. These five recipes differ from the norm and will be a hit at any picnic.

You can make this potato salad ahead of time and let it sit in the fridge for a day or two before serving. This is the perfect dish to bring to an outdoor cookout as you don't need to worry about keeping it cool (as you would with a mayonnaise based potato salad).